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A crew rigs a camera on the set of a new Disney film Tomorrowland, at the Kent Hangar lands at the foot of Boundary Road. The film stars George Clooney and Hugh Laurie and is being directed by Brad Bird, who directed Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, parts of which were also filmed locally. Tomorrowland reportedly tells the story of a disillusioned former boy-genius inventor and his young protegé who team up to try to discover a strange place they remember as “Tomorrowland” that exists somewhere between time and space. Scenes have also been filmed at the Main Street set on Byrne Road that was originally constructed for Watchmen. Tomorrowland is scheduled for release in December, 2014.

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Have track will conquer? Burnaby Central aims to return to its glory days now that it has a new track and field facility Wanda Chow

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With a new international-standard track completed right outside its doors, Burnaby Central secondary is hoping to return to its glory days of track and field. Under the guidance of legendary head coach Ken Taylor, Central came in first place at the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships a record 15 times. The school has placed in the top three 30 times since 1967. But the last time Central cracked the top three was in 2005. In the last few years, that hasn’t been surprising. After all, how’s a track-and-field powerhouse supposed to train without a track and field? The previous facility was a casualty of the project to build a new Central school, starting in 2009. “One of the first things they did to start construction, before they even touched the building, was they dismantled threequarters of the field,” said Central teacher and track-and-field head coach Randy Kamiya. The last few years, “out of the way” was a common refrain heard in the school during the spring as dozens of students practised their baton hand-offs and sprints in the hallways.

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While Kamiya describes that experience as “hilarious,” he noted that meant the runners rarely got to practise while wearing their spikes, leaving them much less prepared for races than they’d like. Often the students would trek over to nearby Gilpin elementary to practise discus or shotput on their field, and used the pea gravel in the playground area for high jump and long-jump training. With the new facility ready for use, Kamiya has high hopes for future trackand-field seasons.

“We have hands down the best track facility in Burnaby.” The facility will not only make it easier to teach students the finer points of athletics events, it should go a long way to recruit Central kids for the team, said Central track coach Wes Stinson. When the entire facility was gone, the team dwindled to about 30 members, compared to the 65 or so that joined last spring when runners were at least able to train on the infield. And if, by chance, a meet is held at the new facility under the watchful eye of

certified officials, any world records set will count toward the record books. That’s because the eight-lane, rubberized-surface track has been built to international standards, oriented northsouth like all other such tracks to account for winds. The $5.9-million facility, including the track, artificial-turf infield and lights, was cost-shared between Burnaby city hall, which contributed $2.9 million, Burnaby school district ($2 million) and the federal government ($1 million). When Central isn’t using it outside school hours, it’s open for bookings from the general public, said Burnaby parks and recreation director Dave Ellenwood. He expects it to be just as popular with recreational runners and walkers as the new track at Confederation Park has proven to be. The artificial-turf infield will be home to Burnaby Girls Soccer Club. Track-and-field clubs like the Burnaby Striders are anxious to return to Central and Fortius Sport & Health has contacted Burnaby’s parks department about bringing the elite athletes it works with to train at Central, Ellenwood said. Burnaby is centrally located for elite athletes living in the Lower Mainland and Central itself is aptly named, he said, noting giving youth the chance to watch elite athletes train right outside their school is likely to “facilitate development of homegrown athletes.” twitter.com/WandaChow

Four local companies fined by WorkSafeBC Four Burnaby companies were cited recently in a list of companies fined by WorkSafeBC for administrative penalties imposed on employers for violations. They are: • J.A.W. Fabricators Co. Ltd. $23,841.74 An employee was seriously injured while helping to install a steel grate over a ventilation shaft at a highrise under construction. The worker was putting in place a piece of the grate that weighed more than 45 kg (100 pounds) when he

lost his balance and fell into the shaft’s unguarded opening. He landed about six metres (19 feet) below on the concrete floor at the bottom of the shaft. Neither the worker nor the supervisor working with him was using the required fall protection. • Manjessica Construction Ltd. $2,500 This firm’s principal and one of its other workers were working without fall protection on the roof of a two-storey duplex that was under construction. Both workers were about six metres

above grade. This was a repeated violation. • Marier Enterprises Inc. $7,500 Five of this firm’s workers were working about nine metres (30 feet) above grade on the sloped roof of a three-storey house without the required fall protection. There was concrete on the ground below, which increased the workers’ risk of serious injury in the event of a fall. Also, some of the workers were near the edge of the roof, putting them at increased risk. These were all repeated violations.

• Triple A Roofing Ltd. $15,000 Three of this firm’s workers were working on a sloped roof without using the required fall protection gear and written fall protection plan. They were working at heights between six and 8.5 metres (28 feet) above grade. These were repeated violations. In all, WorkSafeBC assessed 51 penalties totalling almost $540,000, to 47 different employers. There were four penalties imposed related to fatal incidents. The largest among those

was a penalty of $57,558.64 issued to H.P. Construction for a December 2010 incident at a downtown Vancouver construction site in which a wall form fell over on a worker causing fatal injuries. Administrative penalties are monetary fines imposed on employers for health and safety violations of the Workers Compensation Act and/or the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Once a penalty is imposed, an employer has 90 days to appeal.

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And if a teammate or coach was to help her, she would be called out. That was when the trio sprung into action. Chick, Rodrigues and Domitruk, hoisted the fallen Radovich up and carried her to home plate so she could tag the base for the tying run. “I felt bad for her, she totally

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A push to re-open Riverview Hospital will be made at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention taking place in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20. Maple Ridge council has indicated it will bring forward a resolution to re-open the psychiatric hospital, saying that closing it in the early 1990s — opting instead to help those with severe mental illness in their own communities — has resulted in “unacceptably poor outcomes for the most needy citizens.” It also has resulted in severe social and financial burdens on local governments. In the 1990s, the provincial government chose to switch gears on how to care for people with severe mental illness. Those living at Riverview were going to live within their own communities and be supported through housing and other social services. Community mental health facilities were built in several communities for long-term stays. The problem is there are far too few beds to meet the demand An “institution” to house the mentally ill conjures up visions of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and the painfully outdated Riverview model was, rightfully, fazed out. But the reality is that when it closed many people were pushed out without proper support. Far too many who were living at Riverview now find themselves on the Downtown Eastside — in many ways a much worse hell. Others moved back to their hometowns, where many have ended up homeless, often self medicating with illegal drugs. Maple Ridge council suggests a “modern centre of excellence” and that is exactly what society should demand. As minister of housing, MLA Rich Coleman is in charge of helping decide Riverview’s fate. If you think the province needs to revisit Riverview, this is probably the best time to let him know. —Langley Times/Black Press

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Curing a community cash crunch VICTORIA – Local politicians from across B.C. are in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20 to take part in the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. There will be trivia reported as news, such as the cost of hotels. Suggestions to license mobility scooters or lower speed limits to 40 km/h, dreamed up in Vancouver Island retirement locales, will be rejected by delegates from the rest of the province. Serious discussion will revolve around a report by a UBCM executive committee to reshape the financial relationship between the province and local governments. If this proposal gets the support it deserves, Premier Christy Clark’s government will be asked to undo a couple of decades of political meddling in that relationship. One problem for local governments is that they depend on property tax, a stable source of revenue but one that has no relationship to the property owner’s ability to pay. It tends to load costs onto lower-income groups such as seniors and renters. Economic growth results

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BLESSED WITH TWO GREAT JOBS Re: Magician plays to kids and their parents (NewsLeader, Aug. 28) I wanted to thank your paper for printing the article about my magic business and my job at Telus. When I read the article, and the caption in on the front-page photo, I was a little disappointed to see the words “complaints” and “mistakes” used in regards to the calls that I take at my day job. I wanted to state that this is quite the opposite—I find Telus customers tend to be some of the nicest and most pleasant to talk to. While some unique issues can occur, Telus prides itself on its excellent customer service and we have a philosophy of customers first. My job is not about dealing with complaints and billing mistakes, but more about education and explanation. The skills I have acquired from Telus in my 20 years of employment at Burnaby’s top employer have helped me immensely in running my own business as a very successful children’s entertainer. I am very

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For the first time in over 30 years, the Burnaby Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition from the National Gallery of Canada. The BAG’s ability to do so has been years in the making. Assistant curator Jennifer Cane said over the past two years, more than $100,000 has been spent Wanda ChoW/neWsLeader on HVAC systems for the Jennifer Cane, assistant curator at the Burnaby Art Gallery, admires a portrait city-owned gallery, located included in the current exhibition of Dutch masters. in a heritage building in Deer Lake Park. Ceperley House is also Storms and Bright Skies: Three The system allows the fully equipped with security Centuries of Dutch Landscapes gallery to provide the optimal equipment and for the current and the Cane-curated Inner environmental conditions for shows, which opened last Realms: Dutch Portraits, artworks. weekend and run until Nov. 17, featuring works on loan from “Our goal was to be able to it will be protected with 24-hour the Art Gallery of Greater take on such exhibits,” said security guards inside and out. Victoria—include centuries’ old Cane. It’s an understandable works by Rembrandt and other “We’ve worked a number of expense considering the two Dutch masters. years to get up to par.” shows—the National Gallery’s Please see art historian, a9

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It’s an opportunity to see “art you might have to travel to Europe to see,” said Cane. The shows have generated lots of buzz, including in the local Dutch community. Representatives of the Dutch consulate were among those who attended an invitationonly preview last week. Tourism Burnaby is promoting the exhibitions outside the Lower Mainland in hopes of generating tourist traffic, and the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown has set up a shuttle service to the BAG for its guests. While Cane chose all

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up close and personal with the works. While the oil paintings can withstand brighter LED lighting, only dim lighting can be used with the more fragile works on paper which make up most of the exhibits. • Storms and Bright Skies and Inner Realms is at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., until Nov. 17. Art historian Paula Swart will speak on the significance of the works in a talk entitled Reflections of Holland: Artists and Landscapes Near the Hague on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Info: burnabyartgallery.ca/.

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The streets of a South Burnaby neighbourhood were cordoned off last Wednesday night (Sept. 4) after Burnaby RCMP received a call from a man who threatened to shoot himself with a shotgun. Several tweets early Thursday morning referred to an apparent shooting on Arcola Street, between Griffiths and Sperling avenues with @deaftravel noting “police everywhere.” The incident started around 10 p.m., said Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Dave Reid. The area was cordoned off and no traffic was allowed access. The emergency response team (ERT) was called in to attend and secure the area. “Eventually, contact was made with a close friend of the man who advised us that he had no guns and no access to guns,” said Reid by email. The man has a history of mental health issues that involve threatening suicide. With that knowledge, the ERT was able to arrest the

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First Language kits, and ask a librarian for audio books, books and CDs, and ebooks. In Tumblebooks you read the story “Don’t stop!” says the Minister of or non-fiction book online. Reading for B.C.. They have great pictures and Maureen Dockendorf is words that are highlighted while passionate about reading and wants narrated. B.C. families and children to feel the Parents with low literacy can from school. In with the same way. listen and learn too. Sharing administrative forms is one stories and information makes very important page: the Home readers into book lovers. Reading program. Changing Results for Young I venture to say that all Readers aims to increase the LAUREN schools have a home reading number of children who are program of some kind. engaged successful readers. Lauren is starting grade 11 in online learning through John Students read for 20 minutes a Most school districts have a Oliver Secondary School in East Vancouver. For hobbies she night and the parent initials the core group of teachers who are sheet. There are sheets for 25, part of the program. enjoys nail art, drawing, and reading. Lauren also enjoys 50, 100 nights, and so on. There Each selected a student to playing some sports including basketball and football. She are prizes, and recognition at study and work with during the started her newspaper delivery route this year. Lauren school, and maybe points for year. says, “I enjoy it because it is good exercise and gives me their colour team. Sharon Jeroski, research some spending money.” For some families this is a director at Horizon Research no-brainer—they are readers and Evaluation, will soon already, together, separately, publish the findings of 420 case and for longer than 20 minutes. studies. If you are interested in becoming a carrier for the NewsLeader But for some families it is hell What do you bet home or would like to nominate a carrier please call 604.436.2472 on words. reading is a major factor in a Thank you to Panago (Kingsway & Arcola) for their kind sponsorship of the Carrier of the Week program. What about kids who child’s progress? Research by labour to read, and those who Richard Allington, American have suffered in the past and educator and researcher, tells now refuse to read? Teachers us there is a direct correlation often send home booklets between reading success and and individualized reading home reading. Children need programs to supplement to hear an adult read to them classroom reading. But what if every day. That’s hear an adult read to them, not read aloud to a parent every day. 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Emerging victorious from the Sunshine Nation 2013 talent search at Michael J. Fox Theatre last month were (left to right) Eva Shen, winner of best talent award; Adriel Tam, boy champion; Jessica Han, girl champion; Jeffrey Leung, winner of people’s choice award. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Talent show shines Right before the summer vacation ended, Fairchild Radio celebrated the glory of sunshine at the final contest of Sunshine Nation 2013. Adriel Tam (22) and Jessica Han (18) were crowned the boy and girl champions at Fairchild Radio’s annual pageant/talent search for Chinese-speaking teens. Also taking home the awards were Eva Shen (17), winner of the “Best Talent Award” and Jeffrey Leung (18), winner of the “People’s Choice” online voting. The event took place at Michael

J. Fox Theatre Aug. 23 and was the grand finale of a campaign that started in June. Eight finalists emerged from hundreds of applicants to receive intense training in acting, dancing, cat-walking and public speech and to take the spotlight on stage in front of a panel of judges including a casting agent from Taiwan. Co-organized by Fairchild Radio and Taiwan’s Comic Productions/Meteor Garden Production, Sunshine Nation is an annual talent search for Chinese speaking teens 16 to 25.

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Hard haggling begins for TransLink referendum Mayors first want more power via governance reform Jeff Nagel Black Press

Negotiations between the province and Metro Vancouver mayors are about to move into high gear over the future of TransLink and the mechanics of a referendum Victoria insists is coming on increased transit funding.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone met regional mayors’ council chair Richard Walton Sept. 4 and the minister will meet the full mayors’ council on Sept. 26 to try to hammer out agreement on key issues. Walton said he still has no sense of what the referendum question will be or when it will be held – the minister has suggested next spring is better than fall of 2014 so TransLink’s needs don’t become

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more power from the board. “I wouldn’t say it’s a precondition, but the governance is ultimately an obstacle to us resolving some of these issues,” Walton said. It’s not yet clear, he added, whether the province will agree to major reform – perhaps even restoring a fully elected board of the sort swept away in 2008 – or just minor tweaking. Meanwhile, he said, time is fast running out for a referendum that would have any chance

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funding source or sources will be proposed – mayors have suggested an annual vehicle levy or a small regional sales tax are among the easiest to implement, while comprehensive road tolling would take years of research and planning. Also up in the air is who will pay to actually conduct the referendum and run the yes campaign, and what role the mayors’ council might play, since its legislation doesn’t anticipate referenda.  Pizza Ovens  Fire Pits  Pub Tables  Bars  Fireplaces  And more!

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‘Daunting’ decision Walton said one challenge in crafting the referendum question is to decide whether new money would only go to large rapid transit expansion projects, which he said might be supported South of the Fraser due to the large extension proposed in Surrey but defeated by the rest of the region. The alternative, he said, may be to also raise extra money for a broad improvement in bus and SkyTrain frequency everywhere to help meet rising demand. “You may then find folks in Langley, folks in Delta, folks in North Van and Maple Ridge will all see something of value for them.” Still, he said, public anger with TransLink is “almost universal” in that virtually every city believes it’s not getting enough service back for the taxes and fees they pay in. That was exacerbated, he said, when TransLink indicated $23.5 billion in spending is needed over 30 years to maintain existing lines and build needed new ones. “To me it just gets people upset and generates a lot of criticism. Yet what they’re doing is what the legislation says they have to do. So TransLink’s between a rock and a hard place.”

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Drive to legalize marijuana begins Tom Fletcher

signatures. Using the same law that forced repeal of the harmonized sales tax, the petition to trigger a provincewide referendum needs support from 10 per cent of registered voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal prohibition with a “Sensible Policing Act” that would disallow the use of B.C.

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A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C. Volunteers for Sensible B.C., led by long-time drug legalization advocate Dana Larsen, have until Dec. 5 to collect more than 400,000

police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. Marijuana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., according to Statistics Canada figures from 2012. But the number of cases declined 10 per cent from 2011. There were 25,432 policereported incidents of all

types of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011. Marijuana trafficking cases declined more than 20 per cent to 1,006 incidents, and importation and exportation of marijuana declined by 40 per cent. Marijuana growing cases declined 4.6 per cent, following a 28.6 per cent drop in 2011.

Trail gets new safe surface at Central Park Burnaby’s Central Park is among six parks and playgrounds across B.C. which will receive safe rubber surfaces to accommodate kids and people in wheelchairs through Kal Tire’s Six for Sixty program. The grants, which mark the company’s 60th anniversary, support resurfacing projects that use recycled tire products. The company is

contributing $15,000 to such a project at Central Park’s Trail of Hope fitness circuit, which will allow adults, youth and people with disabilities to get fit outdoors. The circuit features 12 independent fitness stations set along a 2.5-kilometre trail. “These communities will benefit from these parks and trails for years to come,” said Kal Tire president

Robert Foord, in a press release. “Using recycled tire product for recreational resurfacing

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Clan upset Lumberjacks in season opener The Simon Fraser University Clan defeated the Humboldt State Lumberjacks 41-27 in Arcata, Calif., to kick off their 2013 football season. A pre-season poll of Great Northwest Athletic Conference coaches had the Lumberjacks as the conference favourites and the Burnaby-based Clan ranked fifth. SFU trailed 17-14 at halftime, but scored

on their first four possessions of the second half. The Clan racked up 490 yards in offence and five touchdowns, three of them coming from the arm of quarterback Ryan Stanford who threw for 363 yards. His favourite target was Lemar Durant who had 10 catches for 162 yards and three TDs. Linebacker Casey Chin, a grad of New Westminster secondary, sealed the

deal with two four-quarter interceptions and 10 tackles. Stanford and Chin were named GNAC offensive and defensive players of the week. The Clan play the Central Washington Wildcats in Ellensburg, Wash., on Sept. 21. Their first home game will be against Western Oregon at Terry Fox Field on Sept. 28, 12:30 p.m.

Backup quarterback J.J. Deslauriers led the St. Thomas More Knights to 28-7 victory over the Notre Dame Jugglers in a clash of Catholic independent schools in a high school football game at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West on Friday. Starter Chase Malcolm was injured just three plays into the game necessitating the insertion of Deslaurier at the pivot position. The Knights were ahead just 2-0 at the half, but in the second half reeled off four touchdowns including one via the air on a pass from Deslaurier to Malcolm Lee. Lee also scored on a 46-yard run with the other touchdowns coming from Shane Noel, a 65-yard romp, and Jordan Mackenzie. Noah Usherwood made 10 tackles, including three for a loss, and one sack. Drew Belgrave, Kevin Marshall and Eric Bauer were in on seven tackles. STM (2-0), ranked third in the province, will take on another rival, the No. 5-ranked Vancouver College Fighting Irish, at Burnaby Lake on Friday (5 p.m.) in their final pre-season tune-up. Their first regular season game will be Sept 20 in Coquitlam against the Centennial Centaurs.

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Rosser Elementary 90th Anniversary Celebration: Former and current staff, students and parents are invited to celebrate Rosser elementary school’s 90th anniversary with carnival games, a bouncy castle, cotton candy, popcorn, cake, visiting off-duty emergency vehicles, and food for purchase. The current classes have prepared displays showing the major events of the last 90 years divided by decade. When: Friday, Sept. 13, doors open 3:45 p.m., formal speeches 4 p.m., carnival games and food 4:30-7 p.m. Where: Rosser elementary, 4375 Pandora St., Burnaby.

K INA C o mmu n i t y C l ean Up: Kingsway-Imperial Neighbourhood Association hosts a community cleanup. Come get to know your neighbours as we work together to make the neighbourhood a better place to live, work and attend school. When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m. Celebration for participants at noon. Where: Courtyard at Burlington Square, 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: Info@KINAburnaby.ca or 604786-2452. Knit2gether: Come enjoy a couple hours of knitting, crochet, stitch and chat with like-minded people. We are

an informal, friendly group, everyone welcome - all ages and all skill levels. Bring your yarn and needles, scissors, and supplies and get started! (A limited number of needles and yarn are available for those who want to give knitting/crocheting a try). Tea and cookies provided. Free event, no registration required. When: Saturday, Sept. 14, Oct. 14, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby.

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat: Brentwood Town Centre presents Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat. Free and everyone is welcome. When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 12 to 12:30 p.m., followed by balloon twister 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Where: Brentwood Town Centre, 4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby. Info: foster@shapepm.com, 604299-0606 x222 or http://www. brentwoodtowncentre.com/ news-events/event-calendar. asp. Starting a Small Business in BC: Free workshop presented by immigrant assistance agency MOSAIC. When: Monday, Sept. 16, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604254-9626. Spoken INK: Featured author Daniela Elza will read poetry from her book, Milk Tooth Bane Bone. When: Tuesday,

Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot. com or bwscafe@gmail.com.

Transitioning Through Divorce: Join us for a lively presentation on transitioning through divorce under the new Family Law Act. Topics covered will include how to: Divorce without going to court, resolve conflict safely, develop respectful co-parenting plans and help your children adjust. Presented by members o f C o l l ab o ra t ive D ivo rce Vancouver. Free but space limited, registration required. When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: McGill branch library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info or to register: 604-299-8955.

Residential Tenancy Law Workshop: Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) staff will speak about the rights and obligations tenants have under the Law. Topics include: how to protect yourself, your rights and responsibilities, security deposits, illegal entry, repairs and evictions. Free, advance registration required. When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, program room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info or to register: 604-436-5400 or http://bpl.bc.ca/events.

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Women’s Apparel Sales Associate required, to work for a mobile clothing service Requirements are: 1) 2 - 3 week days, approx. 5 hours/day 2) selling women’s apparel, must have sales experience 3) enjoy working with seniors 4) immediate start 5) starting pay is $12.00/hour email resume to CoCosclothestoyou@shaw.ca, or fax 604-528-8084

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

338

Spiritual Reader & Healer www.gadryconsultation.com Solve all problems, relationships, family issues, stress & depression, aura, living conditions, jadoo, juju, voodoo, mojo, black magic, protection against enemies, luck, success. 100% Guaranteed Result !!!!! BEST LIFE COACH

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PLUMBING

180

EDUCATION/TUTORING

MUSIC Lessons in Your Home www.husmillomusic.com Call Michelle, Tel #604-825-7518

182

Certified, Insured & Bonded

bradsjunkremoval.com

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

Hauling Anything..

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

HOME REPAIRS

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

260

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DEMOLITION EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal Free Estimates!

•Licensed •Insured •WCB .New West Police Victim Ass Unit 604-529-2525 Volunteer Caseworkers 604-529-2525

604-716-8528 PERSONAL SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

INSPIRE YOUR CHILDREN to be creative and expressive through music! Group keyboard lessons for children ages 3 - 9 that include singing, rhythm, movement, composition and more! Find a teacher near you 1-800-828-4334 or www.myc.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

287

Call: 778-773-3737

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Complete Renovations. Specialize in Kitchens & Baths. Seniors Discount 10% off . BBB / WCB 604-773-7811

329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

604-812-9721

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

Running this ad for 8yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Bulldog Disposal Co.

ASPHALT PAVING

Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

www.jaconbrospaving.com

604-618-2949 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304 Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCB

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

SIAMESE X kittens beautiful Flame Point $100/ea. 2 Tabby Kittens $35/ea. family raised 604-794-5972

Sell your home FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!

www.paintspecial.com

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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

CUTE English Bulldog Puppies $600. Healthy Male & female. 9 weeks, Health, shot papers. 2818990861 Email: pauwhee@gmail.com

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www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

SUNDECKS

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Sell your Home!

GET THE BEST

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Show & working lines. Vet checked, 1st shot, dewormed, micro chip, C.K.C. $1200-$1500. 604-710-9333

FOR YOUR MOVING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

604-537-4140

Experienced Mover w/affordable rates, STARTING AT $40/HR 24/7 - Licensed & Insured. ** Seniors Discounts ** fortiermoving.ca

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mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

LEGAL SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL

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Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604

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TREE SERVICES

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

604.587.5865

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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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www.recycleitcanada.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING

VOLUNTEERS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604.220.JUNK(5865)

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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But Dead Bodies!!

MOVING & STORAGE

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOT TUBS NO PROB!

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

RUBBISH REMOVAL

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

ARCO CONST. Framing, Drywall, Wood Finishing, Texture, Painting, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Elec, Plumb, Flooring. FREE EST. Mike 604-825-1500. Harry 604-500-3630.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial

No Job Too Small Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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Size not exactly as shown

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PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

PETS 477

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SENIOR CAT NEEDS A SENIOR Senior female Tortoise Shell 14 year/old indoor cat needs a loving home with a senior as an only cat. I have moved, and my cat Suzie is now living with another younger cat and they are not ever going to be friends. Suzie is loving & easygoing on her own. Call Pat 604-594-5336.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551 P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE CREPE restaurant in New Westminster for sale. Asking price $ 65,000. We are selling this business because we are expanding our business to catering. The 270-square feet restaurant is located in a renovated shopping centre with a lease until 2016. Gross sales from 2012 is greater than $100,000. Information will be provided only to qualified buyers. Before replying , please be willing and prepared to provide your qualifications. Please contact us by e-mail at newwestbusiness88@yahoo.ca

RENTALS 706

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Metrotown Mall Full time caretaker.

MOVE IN TODAY!!! CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-788-1867

Saturday, Sept. 14th

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House â&#x20AC;˘ Damaged House Moving â&#x20AC;˘ Estate Sale â&#x20AC;˘ Just Want Out â&#x20AC;˘ Behind on Payments Quick Cash! â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

For information Call: 604-297-4521

(Rain or Shine) 560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TENOR SAX $400. Call 604-859-5925

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bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE PIZZA & DONAIR RESTAURANT FOR SALE. Near Douglas College. Call JB 604-314-1761

750

FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MOBILE HOMES 1, 2 & 3 BDRM $15,000 - $60,000. Lorraine, Royal Lepage 604-889-4874.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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TRANSPORTATION

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1988 ITASCA 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; M/H. 454 engine. 40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed. New tires. $8,400. (1)604-744-1741

TOWNHOUSES

Call (604) 931-2670

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Wanted warehouse/garage to rent/lease about 500sf for strg & light mfg-Tricity, MR, Pitt Meadows, N. West. Pref PoCo 604-945-5758

The Scrapper

AUTO FINANCING

NEW WEST 621 COLBURNE St. Avail now. 1 Bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, very quiet. Starting at $735/mo. No pets. 1 Blk to Canada Games & Queens park. Call: 604-454-4540

WALKER MANOR 6985 Walker Ave

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SUITES, LOWER

Port Moody. Furn lrg 1bdr on main, nice water view, lam flr, w/d. Ns/np $900 incl cable/net. 604-937-0855

810

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

TRANSPORTATION

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Free Admission Bill Copeland Sports Centre, 3676 Kensington Ave, Bby.

RENTALS

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

627

Car Trunk Sale

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES

GARAGE SALES

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LASSIE DOODLE PUPPIES (Collie x Poodle)Born Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day (June 16). Mom is a PB small (45 lbs.) Rough Collie and Dad is a PB small (50 lbs) Standard Poodle. Puppies are black with varying amounts of white on paws and chest and some are blue merle. Both males and females available. We have bred this litter special to create the perfect family companion (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, always willing to please, happy indoors and outdoors, good with children and animals, low to no shed). We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family and our dogs are a part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time and commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support and guidance for life. Pups will have first shots and deworming. Black males are $850, females and blue merles are $950. 604-820-4827

REAL ESTATE

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

Please Call

604-358-9575

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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PORT COQ bright furn room in lrg 2 bdrm gr/lvl ste, air cond, full bath, nr amens, $485 incl utils/cbl/net. Avail now. Ns/np. Refs. 604-807-9612

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DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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SUITES, LOWER

Coquitlam Harbour Chimes 1 bdrm brand new, incl heat alarm granite counters NP $950 604-788-1275 NEW WESTMINSTER - 2 bdrm. garden suite $1200 & 3 bdrm. w/ garden view $1300. Deluxe units. W/D & D/W. H/W flrs. Cls. to 8th street skytrain. N/P N/S Avail. Now. Must See! 604.524.5494

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